Harpham

Though federal officials have previously called the attempted bombing an act of domestic terrorism, there was no explanation for why Harpham was not charged with terrorism or related crimes.

Report: Spokane bomb suspect is Army vet, white supremacist 2011

"1610 Friendly People & One Grouch"The Southern Poverty Law Center says that in 2004 Harpham was a member of the National Alliance, which it describes as one of the most visible white supremacist organizations in the nation.

Report: Spokane bomb suspect is Army vet, white supremacist 2011

The SPLC said it files indicate Mr. Harpham served in an artillery regiment at Fort Lewis, Wash., which it said in 2006 had become a haven for soldiers affiliated with the neo-Nazi National Alliance.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011

ET: Kevin William Harpham is to appear in federal court later this afternoon, The Spokesman-Review now reports, citing court documents.

Report: Spokane bomb suspect is Army vet, white supremacist 2011

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil-rights group that tracks hate groups and has won numerous lawsuits on behalf of victims of hate crimes, discrimination and prison abuse, said Mr. Harpham had been on its radar for some time.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011

Paul Mullet, who heads The Aryan Nations Socialist Party of Athol, Idaho, said he met Mr. Harpham and spoke to him many times after he had inquired about the group.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011

"He seemed like a real nice guy," Mr. Mullet said, adding that he sent Mr. Harpham literature but he never joined the movement.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011

Authorities said 36-year-old Kevin William Harpham was taken into custody before noon after dozens of agents converged on his Colville home in a heavily wooded area northwest of Spokane, between the Kaniksu National Forest and Columbia River.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011

Case Documents Read the criminal complaint against Kevin William Harpham The arrest follows an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement, after a backpack stuffed with explosives was discovered near a downtown parade route on the morning of Jan. 17.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011

Mr. Harpham was charged with one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and one count of knowingly possessing an improvised explosive device.

Suspect Is Arrested in Spokane Bomb Case Joel Millman 2011